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Date(s)

weekly on Saturday, starting from Friday, September 13, 2024 - 10:00am, forever
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Availability Details

Previous experience teaching English or relevant qualifications are preferred.
Commitment: Volunteers should be available on Saturdays during term time, excluding school holidays.
• Time: They can choose to volunteer for 1 or 2 hours each Saturday, based on their availability.
• Duration: The commitment is for the academic year to ensure continuity for the students.

Last session date (if known)

Venue Address

11 Gladstone Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 4DY
United Kingdom

54.9575363557, -1.6105919382437

Areas covered
Support and Training

Expenses Reimbursed

Yes
Other information

Age restrictions apply

No

Are you passionate about education and making a difference in young people's lives? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to teach GCSE and SAT English to refugee children at our Saturday School project. Classes run every Saturday (excluding school holidays) for 1-2 hours, depending on your availability. By helping improve their exam results, you’ll be supporting their academic success and helping them integrate more smoothly into society. Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Skills needed

- Experience in teaching English, particularly at GCSE or SAT level.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students.
- Patience and adaptability, especially when working with children from diverse backgrounds.
- Organisational skills to plan and deliver lessons within the set timeframe.
- Empathy and cultural sensitivity, crucial for working with refugee children.
- Ability to motivate and inspire students to improve their academic performance.

Benefits for the Volunteer

- Gaining valuable teaching experience, particularly in GCSE/SAT English.
- Making a meaningful impact on the lives of refugee children by helping them improve their exam results and integrate into society.
- Building strong connections within the community and contributing to a rewarding cause.
- Developing teaching and communication skills in a supportive and flexible environment.
- Enhancing your CV with hands-on experience in education and community work.

Register your interest
Your details will be passed onto the organisation offering this volunteer opportunity so that they can contact you directly with more information. Anonymised information will be kept for monitoring purposes.